Newbury Baseball Announces Solid Incoming Recruiting Class

The Newbury College baseball team is compiling a strong recruiting class for the upcoming 2011-2012 school year.  Head Coach Kraig Kupiec released the names of student-athletes who have committed to attend Newbury and compete for the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) championship in 2012. 

Here are some of the early commitments the Nighthawks have received: 

Steven Broy – Middle Infielder (Gorham HS/Gorham, Maine)
Steven is an extremely talented player who will make a strong bid to start in the Nighthawks infield in 2012.  His solid defensive mechanics, hitting ability, and speed on the bases caught Coach Kupiec’s attention very early in the recruiting process.  He batted .489 in 2010 with a .787 slugging percentage while playing shortstop for Gorham High School earning him First Team All-SMAA recognition.  Steven intends on majoring in Criminal Justice.

Ryan Sinclair – RHP/Corner Infielder (Portsmouth HS/Portsmouth, RI)
Ryan is a hard-throwing righty who compiled a 5-3 record as a junior starting pitcher at Portsmouth High School in Rhode Island which earned him Division I East All Star Honors.  He finished his American Legion season in 2010 with an impressive 7-1 record.  His control and ability to attack hitters impressed Coach Kupiec the most.  Ryan will be vying for a spot in the Nighthawks rotation as a freshman.  Ryan intends on majoring in Business Management. 

Justin Harding – Outfielder/Catcher (Bishop Stang/Rochester, Mass.)
Justin is an exceptionally talented hitter who excelled at Bishop Stang High School batting in the middle of the lineup.  As a junior, he batted .406 with 12 RBIs and 10 SBs for the twice defending Co-EAC Champion.   Coach Kupiec believes Justin has the bat speed and power potential to be a top offensive player in the NECC.  This past fall, while playing for the 16U champion South Coast Titans (17-1), Justin batted .459 with an impressive .676 slugging percentage.   Justin intends on majoring in Business Management.

Lyndon Brundige – RHP (Rockland HS/Rockland, Mass.)
Lyndon is a tremendous control pitcher who has remarkable upside as a collegiate pitcher.  Lyndon is a starting pitcher for Rockland HS and was successful pitching for the Southeast squad in the 2010 Bay State Games.  Coach Kupiec was impressed with his ability to spot his fastball and use his off speed in all counts.  Lyndon intends on majoring in Computer Science. 

Javier Moniz – Catcher (Durfee HS/Fall River, Mass.)
Javier is a solid backstop behind the plate for the MIAA Division I powerhouse Durfee Hilltoppers, Coach Kupiec’s alma mater.  His offensive potential and ability to hit for power to all fields impressed Coach Kupiec the most.  He hit .338 with two homeruns and 17 RBIs as a junior and has begun his senior campaign with the same fortitude.  He received Herald News Honorable Mention honors in 2010 and played for the Westport American Legion.  Javier intends on majoring in Sports Management.